Shop Keyboard Deals, Financing, and More

Takamine GC3CE, Nylon String Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

Acoustic-electric Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Laurel Fingerboard - Natural
Write review Item ID: GC3CENAT
$529.99

Earn $27 back in Bonus Bucks† OR pay $23/month with 24 month financing*

55-point
Inspection

Free
Shipping
Tech Support

Free Sweetwater
Support

Free 2-year
Warranty
We Can Get It!

While this isn't an item we normally stock, we can still get it to you as fast as possible due to our great relationship with Takamine. Go ahead and place your order and we'’ll follow up shortly to let you know when to expect it.

Add to Cart
Notify me about deals

Ask An Expert

Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help!

(800) 222-4700
What is a Sales Engineer?
Sweetwater Gear Exchange

Have one to sell?
Check out Sweetwater's Gear Exchange!
Learn More

Most Popular Accessories & Related Items

Certified Fit Cases

No more guesswork! These cases are hand-tested and guaranteed to fit your guitar. See how we do it

Certified Fit Cases

Takamine GC3CE, Nylon String Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural
We Can Get It!
$529.99
Add to Cart
Add to list
Back to navigation

Written By

Our Product Research Team

Get to know them!

The Perfect First Classical A/E!

Stepping up to an acoustic-electric classical guitar? Sweetwater has the perfect instrument! The Takamine GC3CE looks great, plays smoothly, and delivers beautiful nylon-string sound, whether you're plugged in or playing acoustically. If you're on a budget, you'll be happy to know that when it comes to quality, the GC3CE punches above its price range with a fan-braced solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides for balanced, full-bodied tone. This instrument's comfortable mahogany neck and Laurel fingerboard feels just right, while the graceful Venetian cutaway gives you easy access to upper registers.

Takamine GC3CE Nylon-string Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Fan-braced solid spruce top; mahogany back and sides
  • Graceful Venetian cutaway gives you easy access to upper registers
  • Comfortable mahogany neck with Laurel fingerboard
  • Dovetail neck joint; inlaid mosaic rosette
  • Rosewood headcap; classy gloss finish
  • Takamine TP-4T preamp with 3-band EQ and built-in tuner

Why Buy Your Guitar from Sweetwater?

See how Sweetwater goes to great lengths to give you the very best online guitar buying experience. From our online Guitar Gallery that allows you to see and select the exact instrument you want to our 55-point Inspection process and our in-house guitar techs, we take the guesswork out of buying your next guitar online.

Additional Media

Acoustic Guitar Buying Guide

Warranty Info

Sweetwater's FREE 2-Year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty

Extra peace of mind at no extra cost.

  • Save money with FREE parts and labor
  • Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time
  • Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department
Learn More about Total Confidence Coverage
2 Year Total Confidence Coverage
$52.00
FREE!

Free 2-year Warranty

Sweetwater's 2-year Total Confidence Coverage™ Warranty gives you extra peace of mind at no extra cost.

Learn More about Total Confidence Coverage
Tools Icon

Save money with free parts & labor!

Fast Icon

Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time.

Award Icon

Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department.

Back to navigation

Tech Specs

  • String Type: Nylon
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Body Shape: Classical
  • Body Style: Single Cutaway
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Color: Natural
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Top Wood: Solid spruce
  • Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
  • Body Bracing: Classical Fan
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard Material: Laurel
  • Number of Frets: 19
  • Scale Length: 25.59"
  • Tuning Machines: Chrome Classical with White Pearl Buttons
  • Bridge Material: Laurel with Compensated Saddle
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Synthetic Bone
  • Nut Width: 2"
  • Electronics: Takamine TP-4T Preamp with 3-band EQ and Built-in Tuner
  • Strings: Nylon
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: TAKGC3CENAT

What Makes Our Sales Engineers Great?

Sweetwater Sales Engineers are a world-class team of experts dedicated to you. Hand selected from across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear to provide you with unparalleled service completely free of charge. Friendly relationships, real trust, and the right gear are only a call or a click away!

(800) 222-4700
Contact Your Sales Engineer
Back to navigation

Customer Reviews

Be the first to review this product.
Write your review
See also: 6-String Guitars, Takamine, Takamine Classical & Nylon String Guitars, Takamine Acoustic / Electric Guitars, Takamine 6-string Acoustic Guitars
Close Close $2,000 Pick Your PRS Giveaway -- input your email address below to enter or click here to learn more.

See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners!

Enter Now

Success!

Your email, has been entered to win this giveaway. Good Luck!